CMU is a top-ranked private research-intensive university based in Pittsburgh, PA, with a vision of fostering ground-breaking impact on society through continual innovation in education, research, creativity, and entrepreneurship. The university is internationally recognized for its programs in computer science, artificial intelligence, engineering, business, science, humanities, and fine arts, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Last year, CMU’s research expenditures exceeded $720 million, supported by industry partners across major sectors, federal agencies such as the NSF, DoD, DOE, NIH, and ARPA-H, as well as nonprofit foundations and international organizations.The Office of the Vice President for Research OVPR at CMU is seeking a Program Manager, Research Accreditation and Policy to join the team. OVPR has responsibility for nurturing interdisciplinary research initiatives at one of the nations' leading research institutions. OVPR provides overall research administration and policy for all colleges and schools, as well as the university's more than 100 centers and institutes. Working closely with deans, department heads, faculty, students and staff, the office provides an innovative and supportive research environment that spans all disciplines and campuses and assures that research activities are planned and conducted in accordance with regulations and University policy.The position provides leadership and oversight for institutional human and animal research protection policies, accreditation activities, and post-approval monitoring programs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring ongoing compliance with federal regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional requirements for the conduct of Human Subjects Research and Animal Research.The Manager collaborates closely with research oversight committees and offices—including IRB, IACUC, Conflict of Interest COI, and the Institutional Biosafety Committee I
